If you’re unfamiliar with Rush Select, it’s simple: Rush Select teams are comprised of top Rush players from across North America to attend various events on a yearly basis. Think of it as an all-star guest playing opportunity, but amplified. Players return to their club with a new understanding of the Rush Way, our core values, and exactly what it means to be a part of the largest youth soccer organization in the world. Learn more about Rush Select.

The camp consisted of training, matches, and time for 1-on-1 evaluation between player and the Rush Select Coaching Staff. After completing the program, we’re proud to announce that five of our Rush Canada boys were identified and selected to play for the Rush Select teams.

The identified players in the 2002 age group will take part in domestic tournaments and international trips in the first half of 2017. The identified players from the 2003/2004 age groups will also take part in domestic tournaments and international trips in the first half of 2017 starting with the Desert Classic and President’s Day Tournaments in Phoenix in February.

2002 Boys

2003/2004 Boys

Holden Smith (2002) and Jaheim Hall (2002)

Cayden Mantello (2002) and Holden Smith (2002)

“The 2003/2004 camps last week were the best yet. I want to thank Gatorade for its role in fueling our athletes at Rush Select camp, giving players the best chance to perform at their highest levels,” said Director of Rush Select Brian Lux.

The 2002 boys will compete in the prestigious MIC-Mediterranean International Cup. The MIC Cup is a youth football tournament celebrated in la Costa Brava, Spain with teams and national teams coming from around the world. Previous attendees include the likes of renowned academies like Barcelona FC, Real Madrid CF, FC Bayern Munchen, Ajax FC, Celtic FC, FC Inter, and the Brazillian National Team. Learn more.